AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS 26 Mar 2010

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1 # IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER Supplier Name Address Telephone Fax Emergency Web Site Synonym(s) BOC LIMITED (AUSTRALIA) 10 Julius Avenue, North Ryde, NSW, AUSTRALIA, , (02) (24 hours) (24/7) (Australia only) 1,1,1,2 TETRAFLUOROETHANE MSDS NUMBER FORANE 134A HFC134A PRODUCT CODE: 155 Use(s) SDS Date AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS 26 Mar HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO ASCC CRITERIA CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE UN No. Packing Group 3159 DG Class 2.2 Subsidiary Risk(s) None Allocated None Allocated Hazchem Code 2TE EPG 2C2 3. COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Ingredient Formula CAS No. Content 1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE (HFC 134A) C2-H2-F >99.9% 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Eye Cold burns: Immediately flush with tepid water or with sterile saline solution. Hold eyelids apart and irrigate for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. Inhalation Skin Ingestion Advice to Doctor If inhaled, remove from contaminated area. To protect rescuer, use an Air-line respirator or Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Be aware of possible explosive atmospheres. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing. Give oxygen if available. For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre on (Australia Wide) or a doctor. Cold burns: Remove contaminated clothing and gently flush affected areas with warm water (30 C) for 15 minutes. Apply sterile dressing and treat as for a thermal burn. For large burns, immerse in warm water for 15 minutes. DO NOT apply any form of direct heat. Seek immediate medical attention. Due to product form and application, ingestion is considered unlikely. Treat symptomatically Page 1 of 5

2 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Flammability Fire and Explosion Extinguishing Hazchem Code Non flammable. May evolve toxic gases (carbon oxides, hydrogen fluoride, hydrocarbons) when heated strongly. Temperatures in a fire may cause cylinders to rupture. Cool cylinders or containers exposed to fire by applying water from a protected location. Do not approach cylinders or containers suspected of being hot. Use water fog to cool containers from protected area. 2TE 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Spillage If the cylinder is leaking, evacuate area of personnel. Inform manufacturer/supplier of leak. Use personal protective equipment. Carefully move material to a well ventilated remote area, then allow to discharge. Do not attempt to repair leaking valve or cylinder safety devices. 7. STORAGE AND HANDLING Storage Handling Do not store near incompatible materials. Cylinders should be stored below 45 C in a secure area, upright and restrained to prevent cylinders from falling. Cylinders should also be stored in a dry, well ventilated area constructed of non-combustible material with firm level floor (preferably concrete), away from areas of heavy traffic and emergency exits. Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation. Do not drag, drop, slide or roll cylinders. The uncontrolled release of a gas under pressure may cause physical harm. Use a suitable hand truck for cylinder movement. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Stds Biological Limits Engineering Controls PPE TWA STEL Ingredient Reference ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane ASCC (AUS) No biological limit allocated. Avoid inhalation. Use in well ventilated areas. Where an inhalation risk exists, mechanical extraction ventilation is recommended. Maintain vapour levels below the recommended exposure standard. Wear safety boots, leather gloves and safety glasses. Where an inhalation risk exists, wear: an Air-line respirator or self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance CLEAR GAS (LIQUEFIED UNDER PRESSURE) Solubility (Water) C Odour SLIGHT ETHEREAL ODOUR Specific Gravity 1.10 to 1.21 ph NOT APPLICABLE % Volatiles 100 % Vapour Pressure C Flammability NON FLAMMABLE Vapour Density 3.5 (Air = 1) Flash Point NOT RELEVANT Boiling Point C Upper Explosion Limit NOT RELEVANT Melting Point -101 C Lower Explosion Limit NOT RELEVANT Evaporation Rate NOT APPLICABLE Critical Pressure 4,060 kpa Critical Temperature C Page 2 of 5

3 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability Stable under recommended conditions of storage. Conditions to Avoid Material to Avoid Decomposition Hazardous Reactions Avoid heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. Incompatible with oxidising agents (eg. hypochlorites), alkalis/ alkali earth metals. Compounding ingredients in natural rubber can be extracted during rapid liquid withdrawal and will swell. May evolve toxic gases (carbon oxides, hydrogen fluoride, hydrocarbons) when heated strongly. Polymerization will not occur. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Health Hazard Summary Eye Inhalation Skin Asphyxiant. Symptoms of exposure are directly related to displacement of oxygen. As the amount of oxygen inhaled is reduced from 21-14% volume, the pulse rate may accelerate and the rate and volume of breathing may increase. The ability to maintain attention and think clearly is diminished, muscular co-ordination is somewhat disturbed. As oxygen decreases from 14-10% volume, judgement becomes faulty, severe injuries may result in no pain. Muscular effort may lead to rapid fatigue. Further reduction to 6% may result in nausea and vomiting. Ability to move may be lost. Permanent brain damage may result even after resuscitation from exposure to this low level of oxygen. Below 6% breathing is in gasps and convulsions may occur. Inhalation of a mixture containing no oxygen may result in unconsciousness from the first breath and death may follow in minutes. Mild narcotic properties. Induces dizziness at 1,1,1,2 tetrafluoroethane concentrations of 5 % and loss of consciousness can result at 15 %. At high levels cardiac arrhythmia may occur. Chronic exposure may result in sensitisation to the effects of adrenalins on the heart. Not carcinogenic, mutagenic and no specific reproductive effects. Irritant vapour. Low temperature evaporating liquid can cause cold burns. Asphyxiant. Effects are proportional to oxygen displacement. Irritating vapour. Direct contact with the liquefied material or escaping compressed gas may cause frost-bite injury. Ingestion Ingestion is considered unlikely due to product form. However, ingestion may result in discomfort of the gastrointestinal tract from rapid evaporation of liquid and consequent evolution of gas. Some of the effects of inhalation would be expected. Toxicity Data 1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE (HFC 134A) ( ) LC50 (Inhalation): 1500 g/m3/4 hour (rat) TCLo (Inhalation): 5000 ppm/6 hour/2 years intermittently (rat) 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Environment Limited ecotoxicity data was available for this product at the time this report was prepared. Ensure appropriate measures are taken to prevent this product from entering the environment. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Disposal Legislation Cylinders should be returned to the manufacturer or supplier for disposal of contents. Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Transport Ensure cylinder is separated from driver and that outlet of relief device is not obstructed. Refer to Commonwealth, State and Territory Dangerous Goods Legislation which contain requirements which affect gas storage and transport. CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE Shipping Name UN No. Packing Group 1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE (REFRIGERANT GAS R 134a) 3159 DG Class 2.2 Subsidiary Risk(s) None Allocated None Allocated Hazchem Code 2TE EPG 2C2 Page 3 of 5

4 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Poison Schedule AICS 16. OTHER INFORMATION Additional Information A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product using the criteria in the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP). All chemicals listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS). The storage of significant quantities of gas cylinders must comply with AS4332 The storage and handling of gases in cylinders. APPLICATION METHOD: Transferred as a liquid into and out of refrigeration equipment by controlled pressure decanting through flexible pipework. ABBREVIATIONS: ADB - Air-Dry Basis. BEI - Biological Exposure Indice(s) CAS# - Chemical Abstract Service number - used to uniquely identify chemical compounds. CNS - Central Nervous System. EINECS - European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances. IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer. M - moles per litre, a unit of concentration. mg/m3 - Milligrams per cubic metre. NOS - Not Otherwise Specified. NTP - National Toxicology Program. OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration. ph - relates to hydrogen ion concentration using a scale of 0 (high acidic) to 14 (highly alkaline). ppm - Parts Per Million. RTECS - Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances. TWA/ES - Time Weighted Average or Exposure Standard. HEALTH EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE: It should be noted that the effects from exposure to this product will depend on several factors including: frequency and duration of use; quantity used; effectiveness of control measures; protective equipment used and method of application. Given that it is impractical to prepare a Chem Alert report which would encompass all possible scenarios, it is anticipated that users will assess the risks and apply control methods where appropriate. Report Status PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES: The recommendation for protective equipment contained within this Chem Alert report is provided as a guide only. Factors such as method of application, working environment, quantity used, product concentration and the availability of engineering controls should be considered before final selection of personal protective equipment is made. This document has been compiled by on behalf of the manufacturer of the product and serves as the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet ('SDS'). It is based on information concerning the product which has been provided to by the manufacturer or obtained from third party sources and is believed to represent the current state of knowledge as to the appropriate safety and handling precautions for the product at the time of issue. Further clarification regarding any aspect of the product should be obtained directly from the manufacturer. Prepared By While has taken all due care to include accurate and up-to-date information in this SDS, it does not provide any warranty as to accuracy or completeness. As far as lawfully possible, accepts no liability for any loss, injury or damage (including consequential loss) which may be suffered or incurred by any person as a consequence of their reliance on the information contained in this SDS. Risk Management Technologies 5 Ventnor Ave, West Perth Western Australia 6005 Phone: Fax: info@rmt.com.au Web: Page 4 of 5

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